Top Helsinki Hop on Hop Off Buses

Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Save money on individual public transportation journeys with this service that's available for a full 24 hours. Explore the city in your own time, with the flexibility to disembark at multiple stops, including the Senate Square, the Rock Church, and Market Square.

Explore Helsinki's highlights and landmarks aboard a hop-on hop-off bus, which gives you the freedom to disembark and look around at your leisure—free from the rigid itinerary of sightseeing day trips. Then, get a different perspective aboard a cruise that skirts the shoreline and offers views of the city skyline. Audio commentary is provided on both portions of the tour, giving you context and insight into what you see.

This convenient hop-on hop-off bus plus sightseeing cruise allows you to see Helsinki from both the land and the water. With a choice of 22 bus stops, you can choose to spend time at the places that interest you most, while skipping those that don’t. You’ll learn all about the city through the multilingual audio guide, too. Time your bus stops around the fun and relaxing boat cruise, which leaves several times a day.

Explore Helsinki on a hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour in an open-top, double-decker bus. The bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like, or simply staying on board for a comprehensive tour. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks via an audio guide. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after first use.

Sightsee around Helsinki without getting sore feet with this group sightseeing cruise around the Helsinki archipelago. Well-suited for travelers looking for an overview of the city, as well as unique views you can't get anywhere else. Simply board at the centrally-located Market Square, and relax as you take in the city from the water.

See more of Helsinki than you would on foot with this city bus tour, featuring an onboard audio guide that adds context without slowing you down. Plug in your headset, choose from 11 languages, and relax on a journey through the city’s oldest districts and main landmarks, including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, and the Government Palace at Senate Square.

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and the Great Courtyard.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

Get more out of your time in Helsinki by crossing the Gulf of Finland to visit Tallinn. Instead of booking a taxi, begin the day with a seamless hotel pickup and a transfer to Helsinki’s cruise terminal. Once in Tallinn, there’s no need to worry about navigating, as a guide takes you on a walking tour to discover the best of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town in just a few hours.

Nature lovers will cherish this opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Finland’s Taiga forest. The full-day excursion includes a guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park along with a traditional Finnish lunch with drink and dessert cooked and eaten beside a lake. Hassle-free roundtrip transfer from central Helsinki makes it easy to get out of the city to experience this stunning natural habitat.

Make the most of your time in Finland by hiking through either the Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi National Park—without the worry of getting lost—during a half-day trip from Helsinki. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide, who will tailor the hike to your fitness level and, depending on the season, take the chance to forage for mushrooms and berries or try snowshoeing.

Finland is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group, half-day tour and explore the Finnish Archipelago for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Hike a forest trail, explore the landscape, spot native flora and fauna, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with a beautiful coastal view.

Immerse yourself in Finland’s history and culture on this tour to the charming town of Porvoo. Make the most of your time on your trip and skip the need to plan logistics with hassle-free roundtrip transportation from Helsinki or Vantaa. Avoid crowded group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience with a maximum tour size of 6 people.

Get a fresh perspective on Helsinki on this quirky small-group tour, led by a city planner. Discover bizarre traditions, such as picnicking on graves, famous Finns, such as architect Alvar Aalto, and curios, such as a church built inside a giant granite rock, a statue that seagulls hate, and a 19th-century Bohemian hangout. Leave with an understanding of the city that you won’t get from guidebooks or everyday organized tours.

Making your own day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki means organizing ferries and transport in Estonia’s capital, and doing your own homework on the sights. This small-group day trip covers everything: return ferries, guided touring, plus round-trip port transfers at both ends. See Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and more as a guide shares their history, and enjoy free time to stroll and shop before sailing back to Helsinki.